# IP Intelligence Briefing: 42.113.98.213
Classification: Moderate Risk
Risk Score: 40/100
Date: 2026-07-26
## Executive Summary
IP 42.113.98.213 is a residential/dynamic IP address assigned to FPTDYNAMICIP-NET (ASN 18403) in Hanoi, Vietnam. The address presents moderate risk with no active threat indicators but is listed on 2 of 8 DNS blacklists. No open services detected; the IP appears firewalled.
## Ownership and Network Context
- ASN: 18403 (IRT-VNNIC-AP)
- Organization: FPTDYNAMICIP-NET
- CIDR Block: 42.113.96.0/20
- RIR: APNIC
- Geolocation: Hanoi, Vietnam (21.0184°N, 105.8461°E)
- Network Role: Firewalled / No Services
## Threat Indicators
- Blacklist Status: Listed on 2 of 8 DNS blacklists
- Known Campaigns: None detected
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
- Abuse Confidence Score: Not available
## Network Behavior
- Route Stability: Unstable (isRouteStable: false)
- Operator Score: 0.1304 (Minimal)
- DNSSEC: Valid
- Open Ports: None detected
- TLS Certificates: None
- Service Banners: None
## Neighborhood Analysis
- Subnet: 42.113.98.0/24
- Abuse Density: 0
- Threat Siblings: 0
- Neighbor Count: 0
## Observation History
15 observations recorded since 2026-07-26. The IP shows no ownership changes and zero threat persistence days. Most recent signals confirm Vietnam geolocation with consistent RTT measurements (240-246ms). No honeypot hits, enumeration strikes, or WAF violations recorded.
## Recommended Actions
Firewall Blocking Rules:
```bash
# iptables
iptables -A INPUT -s 42.113.98.213 -j DROP
# nftables
nft add rule inet filter input ip saddr 42.113.98.213 drop
# nginx
deny 42.113.98.213;
# pfSense
42.113.98.213/32
# Cloudflare WAF
Block IP 42.113.98.213 — IPDebrief risk score 40
# AWS WAF
Addresses: 42.113.98.213/32
Description: IPDebrief risk 40
```
Assessment: The IP presents moderate risk primarily due to DNS blacklist listings. No active malicious behavior detected. Recommend blocking at perimeter firewall level as a precautionary measure. Monitor for any changes in service exposure or blacklist status.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | IRT-VNNIC-AP |
| ASN | AS18403 |
| Network Name | FPTDYNAMICIP-NET |
| CIDR Block | 42.113.96.0/20 |
| RIR | APNIC |
| Country | vn |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR Record | No PTR |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 20% (Poor) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Unknown |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Unknown — Insufficient routing data to classify |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| No open ports detected | |||
| Closed Ports | 22, 25, 80, 443, 3389, 8080, 8443 (0 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS18403 |
| Network Prefix | 42.113.98.0/24 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 34% | 2 | 6 |
| reputation | 8% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 25% | 2 | 4 |
| Overall | 17% | 10 | 18 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-11 20:39:30 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-09-02 15:51:21 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-09-02 15:56:46 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 20 |
| Total Observations | 28 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 42.113.98.213
Who owns the IP address 42.113.98.213?
42.113.98.213 is registered to IRT-VNNIC-AP. The address falls within the 42.113.96.0/20 network block. Registration is held at APNIC.
Where is 42.113.98.213 located?
Geolocation data places 42.113.98.213 in Hanoi, Hanoi, Vietnam. The local time zone is Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 42.113.98.213 malicious or safe?
42.113.98.213 currently carries a moderate risk assessment, meaning some indicators warrant caution, but the evidence is mixed. This assessment is generated from continuously collected signals and can change over time.